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Studying for exams may be stressful and painful. You must have an effective study plan to do well in your exam. Here are some tips that can help you do well in your exams.

Understand your goal

You need first to focus on your goal. You need to understand why you are giving this exam and how much important it is to you. For example, if the exam is just a class test then you won’t need to study for several hours. But if you are giving your SAT to get into a good college, then you know how important it is to score well to get into your dream college. Focusing on your goal will set the pace for your exam preparation.

Understand the content and format of your Exam

You need to know the syllabus for your exam. You don’t want to look surprised at the exam hall after all. So, you should know what it’s going to cover and what will be its format. You can draw a mental picture of the exam when you study.

Study at least a month in advance

The best study approach is to study a little for a long period. So, it is advisable that you start studying at the beginning of the class. You should set some time every week to organize your notes and understand where you stand regarding the lessons. You should create a long term study plan for yourself. Cramming right before the exam is not a good habit.

Take regular breaks and know when to stop

You should take regular breaks between your studies. You should take a five-minute break every hour and eat some snacks to provide fuel to your body. You can stretch or take a small walk also. This will improve your studying. When it’s only 12 to 24 hours left for the test, you won’t learn too many new contents. So, by trying to learn new content, you will stress yourself and won’t do good in your exam. So, stop learning new content before 12 to 24 hours of the exam. Instead, revise thoroughly what you have learned so far. Get a good night’s sleep.

Good night’s sleep

Good sleep is essential to do well in the exam. You must take at least eight hours of sleep before the exam. You will feel refreshed and will get all the energy and focus you need to do well in the exam.

These tips will help you if you would like to score well in your test. If you have bad habits like cramming before the night of the exam, then it will take some time to change your habit. But make sure you get to this routine to do well in the exams that you will give throughout your life.